Authorize Vendor Return
POST/api/vendor-returns/:vendorReturn/authorize
Authorize a DRAFT vendor return: locks it for editing and reserves the stock. A stock allocation is created for each product line so the goods awaiting return shipment cannot be sold or allocated elsewhere. Status moves from draft to authorized.
Authentication: Requires Bearer token.
Fails with 422 when:
- the return is not in draft status
- the return has no lines
- any line's quantity exceeds the remaining returnable quantity for its purchase order line
Request
Responses
- 200
- 401
- 403
- 404
- 422
- 429
OK
Response Headers
Unauthenticated — the bearer token is missing, revoked, expired, or malformed. Never retry automatically; fix the credential. See the Errors guide.
Forbidden — the token lacks a required scope, the endpoint is not available to API tokens, or the user behind the token lacks the permission. A human must adjust the token scopes or user permissions; do not retry.
Not found — no record with the given identifier (or the route does not exist). Verify the ID before retrying.
Unprocessable Entity
Response Headers
Rate limited — platform limit is 1,000 requests/min; individual tokens may carry lower limits. Honor the Retry-After header before retrying. See the Rate Limits guide.